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A $200,000 Lexus Supercar, the Nearly Flawless Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Low-Carbon Cement, and AI-Powered Forests
Jun 1, 2026
43m 42s
A $25,000 EV Pickup, a 100,000-Year Nuclear Repository, Electric RVs, and Plug-In Solar
Jun 1, 2026
43m 37s
Ford’s Eyes-Off EV Strategy, 2026 Kia EV9 Reality Check, Printable Artificial Neurons, and Why Truck Safety is More Than Equipment
May 18, 2026
43m 19s
Walkable Cities, Smarter Streets, and the Future of Safer Mobility
May 18, 2026
43m 37s
Hyundai’s Midsize Truck Plans, the GR Corolla Review, Cost of Delayed Infrastructure, and the AI Classroom Debate
May 12, 2026
44m 24s
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| 6/1/26 |  A $200,000 Lexus Supercar, the Nearly Flawless Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Low-Carbon Cement, and AI-Powered Forests | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A $200,000 Lexus with real supercar intent is not a rumor to shrug off, especially when the numbers floating around include 641 horsepower and a claimed 200 mph top speed. We kick things off by digging into what a GR-style Lexus performance sub-brand could look like, why Toyota might do it now, and what it would demand of dealers and of the kind of buyer who treats “performance” as the first word and “luxury” as the second. The bi... | 43m 42s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  A $25,000 EV Pickup, a 100,000-Year Nuclear Repository, Electric RVs, and Plug-In Solar | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A $25,000-style electric pickup sounds impossible until you strip the vehicle down to what most people actually need. We dig into Slate Auto’s “blank slate” utility EV concept: no paint, phone-based infotainment, fewer factory options, and a platform that can switch between a small EV pickup and a small EV SUV. The promise is affordability through ruthless simplicity, but we also confront the hard questions: how many units must th... | 43m 37s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Ford’s Eyes-Off EV Strategy, 2026 Kia EV9 Reality Check, Printable Artificial Neurons, and Why Truck Safety is More Than Equipment | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! “Eyes-off” driving sounds like the future, but trust is earned mile by mile. We dig into Ford’s plan to bring an eyes-off, hands-free driver-assistance system to its next universal EV platform by 2028, plus a near-term push to add an AI tool to the Ford and Lincoln app before it lands in vehicles. Along the way, we get candid about what it feels like when today’s hands-free tech works for a moment, then taps out without warning, a... | 43m 19s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Walkable Cities, Smarter Streets, and the Future of Safer Mobility | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A walkable city changes your brain for the better: you stop planning your day around parking and start noticing streets, storefronts, parks, and people. We kick things off by challenging a popular “walkable vacation” list and making a clear case for Boston as a place where you can truly ditch the car. From there, we size up what makes destinations like Key West, Savannah, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City work on foot, and w... | 43m 37s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Hyundai’s Midsize Truck Plans, the GR Corolla Review, Cost of Delayed Infrastructure, and the AI Classroom Debate | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A 300-horsepower, three-cylinder hot hatch. A midsize-truck strategy built around “powertrain-agnostic” flexibility. An overdue trillion-dollar infrastructure bill hiding in plain sight. If you’ve been wondering why mobility and technology stories feel disconnected, this one ties them together with a single question: Who pays when we delay hard decisions? We start with Hyundai and the lessons from the Santa Cruz, then look ... | 44m 24s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Luxury Cost Without Reliability, Hydrogen Flight, Captured Carbon Beer, and Smart Oilfields | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Spending close to $100,000 on a luxury SUV should buy peace of mind, not a higher tolerance for problems. We dig into why “premium” and “reliable” don’t always go hand in hand, using real-world impressions of the Range Rover Sport as a jumping-off point and then zooming in on what the latest dependability rankings really tell buyers. When J.D. Power puts Mini near the top while Land Rover stays near the bottom, it raises an uncomf... | 44m 26s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  Inside Stellantis’ Quality Overhaul, Range Rover Sport PHEV review, Turning Plastic Into Hydrogen, and Wireless Brain Implants | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Car tech is moving fast, but I keep coming back to one question: can we trust it when it matters? I start with the auto industry’s most expensive promise, reliability, and explain why Stellantis hiring 2,000 engineers for a quality “deep reset” is a bigger story than it sounds. When the average vehicle price is near $50,000, nobody gets unlimited chances to “work the bugs out,” and Consumer Reports grades don’t stand still. I shar... | 42m 55s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | The Truck Built for Chaos, a Mile-Deep Nuclear Bet, Why Employers Don’t Trust AI Interviews, and Why Gas Prices Stay High | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! The most interesting tech stories are the ones that collide with the real world: job sites, power grids, and your local gas station sign. We start with a refreshingly practical look at the Kenworth C580, a new severe service vocational truck built for the ugliest work environments where uptime is everything. We talk about why big diesel still dominates categories like construction, logging, mining, and heavy hauling, plus the mode... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  Cold Weather Trucking Autonomy, Hyundai’s Hybrid Pickup Play, Ultra-Fast EV Charging, and the AI Housing Gateway | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A driverless semi rolling through Michigan in winter is a different kind of test. Sunbelt miles are one thing, but snow, ice, road spray, lane shifts, and Detroit-area traffic pressure every sensor and every line of autonomy code. I dig into Torq Robotics, taking autonomous trucking north toward Ann Arbor, and ask the questions most people skip: who regulates this when federal law is still patchwork, will states require safety dri... | 43m 37s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | EV Narrative Is Cracking, Maritime Gaps, How RVs Are Evolving, and Why Experience Still Matters | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! EV fatigue is real, but the market is not behaving the way the loudest voices would have you believe. We dig into what happened after federal EV tax credits shifted and why the “EV sales will crater” storyline misses what consumers actually do when a product hits the mark. The anchor example is Volvo’s EX60, a premium electric SUV seeing stronger-than-forecast demand in Europe, strong enough to force production ramp-ups and unusua... | 43m 36s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 |  Big Rigs, Big Power, Big Questions: Trucks, Hellcats, Japanese Robots, and Biofuels | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A trucker takes a wrong turn with a 40-foot trailer and backs out as if it never happened, thanks to the cab layout and screens that finally make the job easier. That story kicks off a deeper look at the Tesla Semi and why electric Class 8 trucking is suddenly getting something close to genuine respect from people who live in diesel miles and tight schedules. We dig into what actually matters to fleet operators: range that fits re... | 43m 39s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Automation, Exclusivity, and Access: Pool Tech, First Class, and Aging Behind the Wheel | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A $1,500 cordless robotic pool cleaner that claims it can scrub the waterline, climb walls, clean the floor, and even skim the surface sounds like the future of pool ownership. We dig into what that kind of home automation really replaces and what it doesn’t, because “fully automated” is a big promise when you’re staring at leaves, pollen, and debris on a hot Saturday. I also want to know where you land on the trade-off: do you tr... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Buick Sedan Rumors, Lincoln Aviator Reality, Teen Stock Trading Risks, and the Green Steel Showdown | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A Buick sedan in America again? That idea feels like a throwback until you consider how crowded the crossover market has become and how quickly buyer preferences can change when something seems too common. We start by examining the rumor that General Motors might bring back a Buick-branded sedan in the U.S. and ask the tough questions: who is it for, what would it represent, and how does Buick offer comfort and value without overs... | 43m 39s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  Tesla’s Battery Trailer, a Strained Power Grid, Smarter Flight Delays, and the ADU Housing Fix | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Tesla aims to address EV range anxiety with what sounds like a punchline: a tow-behind battery trailer. I explore the patent details, the promise of “automatic” energy management, and the complicated real-world questions nobody can ignore, like safety in a rear-end crash, charging at a Supercharger, battery maintenance, and even whether insurance companies would cover it. If a range extender makes your car less practical and more ... | 43m 35s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  From Beijing to Your Driveway, 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness review, 3D Metallic Glass, and The Great Housing Shrinkflation | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! China’s automakers aren’t just “coming someday”; they’re laying track right now, and Canada might be the staging ground. We explore the real-world mechanics behind a North American expansion: import quotas, vehicle certification, dealer networks, and local financing. We also look at the uncomfortable question hanging over the U.S. auto industry: what happens when a wave of new brands arrives with aggressive pricing, rapid product ... | 43m 25s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | The Great EV Reset, Fewer Parts, Lower Costs, Finland's Housing First model, and AI Starts Selling Cars | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! EV headlines often suggest the industry is either completely committed or pulling back, but the reality is more complex and offers more insights. We analyze what happened when EV tax credits vanished, why hybrids suddenly seem like the safest choice for many automakers, and how consumers ultimately influence the market through their spending. A key example is Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela, a high-priced electric vehicle project tha... | 43m 41s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Grid Saving Windows, Volvo's EV Bet, Peak Shale Oil, and Fewer Teen Drivers | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A window that acts like a wall may sound like science fiction, but it could be one of the most practical solutions to a very real problem: an aging US electrical grid facing increasing demand from EVs, AI, and data centers. I explore a Fast Company report on LuxWall’s vacuum-insulated windows, why an R-18 style performance claim is significant, and how reducing heating and cooling needs can relieve grid stress faster than building... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  Tesla’s Robot Ambitions, 2026 Lexus NX impressions, Amazon’s AI Factory Lessons, and a New Kind of Sports Camera | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Tesla is making moves that force a hard question: what if the most valuable “car company” products aren’t cars anymore? I dig into reports that Tesla plans to end production of the Model S and Model X and retool its Fremont, California, facility for Optimus humanoid robots, aiming for massive scale. From there, I pressure-test the Cybercab robotaxi vision, including the uncomfortable reality that the U.S. still doesn’t have clear ... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Fuel Shocks and Future Tech: From $100 Fill-Ups to AI Robots and Wildfire-Resilient Communities | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Gas prices don’t just hurt at the pump; they can also reshape the entire car market. I journey off the usual script to trace a real-world chain reaction: oil tankers stuck at a global chokepoint, crude becoming scarcer in the wrong places, and gasoline prices rising even as the US produces huge amounts of oil. Then I address the practical question most drivers are quietly asking: where’s the pain point that will influence your nex... | 43m 36s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  Cheaper Lucid Gravity, Smart Hyundai Ioniq 9, Mechanical Batteries and AI at War | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Speed meets substance when efficiency takes center stage. We start with a detailed look at Lucid’s Gravity Touring and why a smaller 89 kWh pack can still provide over 300 miles of range. The secret isn’t just hardware—it’s software. From energy management to motor control, Lucid demonstrates how smart algorithms and over-the-air upgrades can extend mileage, enhance performance, and even increase long-term value. Then we move on t... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | Old Car - Better Warranty, Driving Naked, Vanishing Native Bees, and Iowa Hydrogen | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A small warranty on an old car might not seem like a major breakthrough—until it prevents a family from getting stranded by a hidden repair. We start with GM’s Car Bravo and why a 30-day, 1,000-mile powertrain guarantee on high-mileage vehicles signals a change in the used-car market. With certified pre-owned options limited by the pandemic, automakers are offering real, if modest, protection where buyers need it most. We explain ... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 |  Rivian’s Future Plans, Real-Deal Honda SUV, John Deere Blues, EPA Nixes Human Factor | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A lot changes when technology grows faster than the rules. We kick off with Rivian’s survival playbook—why the R2’s push for affordability, a delayed Georgia plant, and an in-house autonomy stack paired with subscriptions might keep the lights on if pure EV sales stumble. We weigh what “hands-free” really means when drivers still bear legal liability, and where a custom processor and point-to-point features promise value but raise... | 43m 45s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Autonomy, Brainwave Cars, Chimneys, and Housing Strategy | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Autonomy is having a second act, and not everyone is ready for it. We open with Nissan—a brand that once led with the Leaf—now aiming to leapfrog rivals with a hands‑off, eyes‑on system by 2028, even as core models age and Infiniti searches for a pulse. We explain why bold software roadmaps can’t paper over weak product strategy, how legal gray zones and weather still hem in robotaxis, and where autonomy is paying off first: long‑... | 43m 35s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 |  The New Value Playbook: Cheap Chinese EVs, Dodge Charger Daytona review, Salvage Titled Cars and the Home Ownership Trap | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! Want a clear view of where mobility and money intersect right now? We dive into how Chinese carmakers are lining up to enter the U.S. through joint ventures, Canadian quotas, and Mexican assembly—and why that strategy echoes the Japanese and Korean playbook that reshaped the market decades ago. The core story is affordability: a massive gap below $25K that Chinese brands are ready to fill with high-quality, feature-rich EVs, poten... | 43m 50s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | The Worst-Day Test: Blackouts, Buy-It-For-Life, and Nuclear Decisions by AI, | Drop me a text and let me know what you think of this episode! A city goes dark, and the smartest cars on the road freeze in place. We unpack the San Francisco blackout that stalled multiple Waymo robotaxis, asking the hard questions about fail‑safes, four‑way stops without signals, and how urban autonomy should behave when infrastructure collapses. We contrast tech stacks and claims across Waymo and Tesla, and we get specific about what accountability, transparent incident data, and municipa... | 43m 45s | ||||||
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